ISTOCKPHOTO/SVIATLANA BARCHAN 32 DECEMBER 2024 | THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL FOCUS HONORING EXCELLENCE AND CONSTRUCTIVE DISSENT F. Allen “Tex” Harris Award for Constructive Dissent by a Foreign Service Specialist David Houston Leadership in Digital Innovation David Houston, diplomatic technology chief at U.S. Embassy Luxembourg, has been awarded the prestigious F. Allen “Tex” Harris Award for Constructive Dissent for his exceptional work in advancing U.S. foreign policy through digital assets (DA) and distributed ledger technology. Houston’s unique ability to straddle the line between applied and policy-driven technology has made him an indispensable leader in this emergent field, as the State Department increases its role in shaping cyberspace and global financial markets. David Houston Award winner profiles compiled by Associate Editor Mark Parkhomenko. All images are courtesy of the award winners, unless otherwise specified. 2024 AFSA WARD Winners A AWARDS FOR CONSTRUCTIVE DISSENT
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